by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton looked to the White House in prefacing comments relating to people of color and public service. “I think it’s important to note a man of color is the president of the United States, which is historic, and hopefully will serve as a ro...Read More

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Representing almost a quarter of the seven-county metro area — some 712,000 residents — people of color do not serve in elective office in numbers anywhere near the robustness of their population suggests. Out of the current roster of 200 lawmakers at the State...Read More